88 Albert Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 2RD Data via plota.co.uk

26/01169/CACN - Conservation Area Notification Approved

Proposal

T1 Multi-stemmed Redwood - reduce height by 2m, T2 Irish Yew - prune into a goblet shape, T3 Yew in corner - crown lift and reduce height by approx 2m and shape, T4 Redwood (neighbour's) - reduce lower overhang back. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 Jul 2026
Validated
22 Jul 2026
Approved
22 Jul 2026

Approved on 22 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 23 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Cheltenham
Application type
Conservation Area Notification
Postcode
GL52 2RD
Received
21 Jul 2026
Validated
22 Jul 2026
Ward
Pittville
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Sept 2026
Decision
No objection raised
Decision date
22 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Chris Arnold Tree Surgery

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15098842
Env. assessment
No
Cheltenham
Planning Authority Score
8.7/10
Excellent
#11 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Cheltenham is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #63 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Cheltenham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #2 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #13 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #63 of 296
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #43 of 296
90%
Minor dwellings approved
60 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
18 decided
927
Total decisions
30 refused in the year to March 2026